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Direct linkDavis, Marcia H. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2023
U.S. Department of Education research indicates that early warning indicator systems are being used in at least half of high schools in the United States. Previous findings from an efficacy study of one early warning indicator and response system, the Early Warning Indicator (EWI) team model, indicated that ninth grade students in schools using…
Descriptors: High Schools, High School Students, Grade 9, Dropout Prevention
Carmen Pannone; Marta Pellegrini; Daniela Fadda; Amanda J. Neitzel; L. Francesca Scalas; Giuliano Vivanet; Ylenia Falzone – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2024
Background: Education plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for careers, economic progress, and societal engagement. Dropping out of school before achieving a qualification undermines these opportunities and has an impact on individuals and society (Audit Commission, 2010; OECD, 2023). International…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Hamilton, Tiffany Theresa – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study documents the effects of an action research team, comprising parents, teachers, and school staff, from a predominately African-American elementary school, working together to design a program promoting high school completion for their young students. The study also examines the role that collaboration plays to bring together…
Descriptors: High Schools, Action Research, Focus Groups, Graduation
Download full textWilkins, Julia – National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities, 2011
High school students with disabilities who drop out are costly to society. Compared to those who graduate, they are more likely to be unemployed, dependent on public services, and involved in the criminal justice system. Consequently, helping students with disabilities graduate has become a prominent national concern. Students with disabilities…
Descriptors: High School Students, Dropouts, Disabilities, Reentry Students
Peer reviewedDesmoulin-Kherat, Sharon; Dugger, Chester W. – Middle School Journal, 1996
Describes a program for helping middle school dropouts to enter high school. Details the process for assessing program need; recaps efforts to include younger dropouts in a program; and reports success in determining a solution to the problem of overage students in middle school. Lists 13 program strengths and four criteria for gauging success.…
Descriptors: Continuation Students, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Middle School Students
California State Board of Education, Sacramento. – 1976
This publication presents a brief summary description of an experimental dropout prevention program developed at McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. The program described is Project MACK (More Advanced Careers and Knowledge), a four-year program funded under ESEA Title VIII that operated from the 1971-72 school year through the 1974-75…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Experimental Programs
Patten, Donald W. – School Shop, 1970
A flexible seven-quarter automotive program prepares students for jobs at whatever level they have reached before being compelled to stop school. (GR)
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Program Development
McLevy, Catherine – Literacy Discussion, 1975
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developing Nations, Dropout Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged
Martin, Jarell W.; Bell, Lawanna S. – 1987
This document provides information on a Full-Time Vocational Training Program (FTVTP), which is intended to keep students in school or allow dropouts to reenter in a vocational setting. The philosophy and purpose of the FTVTP are presented. The program's purpose is to enable dropouts to return to school in a full-day vocational program, be…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Guidelines, Program Development
Peer reviewedDean, Kenny S. – Clearing House, 1973
Article presented a plan to reduce the rate of student dropouts and make the educational environment more stimulating for learning. (RK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate, Educational Development
Shales, Tom – Manpower, 1975
Job Corps programs have changed during its ten years, and include new residential manpower centers, support centers, coeducational centers, and civilian conservation centers. The article traces the history and development of this vital educational program. (MW)
Descriptors: Dropout Programs, Educational Programs, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Job Training
New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. – 1989
This report contains detailed descriptions of three program recommendations regarding public school choice. The recommendations are a result of a study conducted by the New Jersey Department of Education, in which public school choice and magnet schools were examined. The three recommended programs described are (1) Intradistrict Choice Program;…
Descriptors: Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Support Programs. – 1987
This North Carolina handbook brings together the information needed by local school systems to plan, develop, and implement effective programs to keep students in school. These topics are included: (1) legislation and policy for the implementation of the State Dropout Prevention Fund; (2) program standards and performance indicators; (3) program…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRobbins, Jeffrey; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1981
Risks are taken in establishing alternative school programs but they can be minimized by giving the proper attention to several critical factors. (Author)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Campbell, Clifton P. – 1983
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with few exceptions, occupational specialization programs for male students first become available at the secondary level (grades 10-12). Education is not compulsory, and substantial numbers drop out at all levels. Adolescents who leave school at the primary (elementary) or intermediate (grades 7-9) level must wait…
Descriptors: Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries
